Any time of the year is perfect for giving your immune system a boost, but fall is an ideal time to do so. As kids return to school and adultsreturn to the office, ensuring your immune system is ready to ward off infections and disease is paramount. And while we don’t have much of a season change in Florida, fall months come with longer, cooler nights that can threaten our immune system.
As avid floaters might know already, there are plenty of benefits associated with floatation therapy including improved immune health.
How Floatation Therapy Boosts Your Immune System
Sensory isolation in a floatation tank can help includuze deep relaxation and is known for many positive health effects in patients with stress or muscle tension pains. One study showed that stress, depression, anxiety, and pain were significantly reduced among participants. All of these benefits can impact the state of our immune system.
While many things can affect our immune system, stress, particularly cortisol, can negatively harm our immune health. This is because cortisol can suppress the immune system’s effectiveness in fighting off infections and bacteria by interfering with regular white blood cell communication.
According to a report by the American Psychological Association, long-term stress weakens the responses of our immune system. This is why people with high levels of stress tend to get colds more than two to three times a year, experience gastrointestinal problems, and tend to be more prone to infections.
Floatation therapy can effectively help control stress and anxiety, keeping cortisol levels under control.
How to Maximize Your Float Therapy Session
Each time you visit the floatation tank, be sure to follow these tips to maximize your session and boost your immune system at the same time:
- Practice meditation in the tank: while spending time alone will help decrease stress levels and anxiety, pairing your session with a meditation practice will increase the benefits and enhance your floating therapy experience.
- Get more time in the tank: increase your time in the float tank whenever you feel your immune system might need an extra hand. You can do this by booking longer sessions or incorporating additional float sessions into your healthcare routine.
Tips to Boost Your Immune System This Fall Season
Ideally, you want to engage in activities and habits that boost your immune system year-round. A few lifestyle changes can naturally keep your immune system healthy, such as:
- Eating a balanced diet
- Getting enough sleep
- Exercising regularly
- Washing your hands
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Avoiding smoking
- Minimizing stress
And booking a floatation therapy session, of course.
Try Your First Floatation Therapy Session This Fall
As we say farewell to summer and get ourselves ready for fall, don’t forget to book your floatation therapy session with Float8. Book a float today and give your immune system the boost it needs to help you stay relaxed, healthy, and ready for the new season.
